Installing Tmate on Void Linux

Tmate is a program that allows you to share a terminal session over the internet. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Tmate on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

You will need a few things before getting started:

• A computer running Void Linux
• An internet connection

Step 1: Update your system

Before installing Tmate, update your system to ensure you have the latest software packages:

sudo xbps-install -S
sudo xbps-install -u

Step 2: Install the required dependencies

For Tmate to work properly on Void Linux, you need to install the following dependencies:

sudo xbps-install -S cmake libevent-devel libmsgpack-devel pkg-config

Step 3: Download and Install Tmate

Now it's time to download Tmate from their official website. You can download the latest stable version of Tmate using the curl command:

curl -sL https://api.github.com/repos/tmate-io/tmate/releases/latest \
| grep browser_download_url \
| cut -d '"' -f 4 \
| grep x86_64 \
| wget -i -

This command downloads the latest Tmate release and extracts the binary code for your processor's architecture. Make sure you replace x86_64 with your architecture if you're not running Void Linux on a 64-bit system.

You can also install Tmate using a package manager like xbps-install. However, this may not fetch the latest version of Tmate.

After the download, extract the archive:

tar -xzf tmate-*.tar.gz
cd tmate-*

Then build and install Tmate:

./configure && make
sudo make install

That's it! You have successfully installed Tmate on your Void Linux system.

Step 4: Using Tmate

To start using Tmate, you can simply type tmate in your terminal. Tmate will generate a unique URL that you can share with anyone you want to share your terminal session with.

You can use the following commands to control your Tmate session:

• tmate new: Start a new Tmate session and display the URL.
• tmate attach: Attach to an existing Tmate session.
• tmate detach: Detach from a Tmate session.
• tmate show-messages: Display message history.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we've outlined how to install Tmate on Void Linux. Tmate is a powerful tool that allows you to share your terminal session with anyone over the internet, making it easier to collaborate with others. With the steps outlined above, you can install Tmate on your Void Linux system and start sharing your terminal sessions in no time.

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